The Johannesburg, South Africa-based Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and Imperial Logistics, a logistics services provider, have launched a Supply Chain and Logistics Program to provide teaching and research in the fields of logistics, supply chain management, and transportation management.
The goal of the program is to raise awareness of supply chain management systems for firms in the Southern and greater Africa regions, and also create supply chain management career opportunities for professionals in the area.
The program’s offerings will be linked with logistics centers in Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe and Africa, and will see the involvement of overseas and local professionals, the companies said.
GIBS and Imperial also intend to host a number of conferences and forums each year. The first event is scheduled in May.
“Efficient and effective logistics and supply chain management have proved to be a catalyst for global competitiveness and economic growth for many dynamic markets,” said Prof. Nick Binedell, dean of GIBS. “We believe that our partnership with Imperial Logistics sets the stage for us to create distinct competencies in this field, assist African businesses to gain real competitive advantages and to set the stage for economic growth and job creation.”
Imperial, GIBS partner on supply chain program
